On-site School Attendance & Front Desk Coordinator

Aldar Education LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is seeking a motivated Receptionist - Attendance to join the Admissions and Administration team on site in Abu Dhabi. The role requires handling student attendance records, welcoming visitors, and supporting daily school administration with discretion and professionalism.

You will work with the Admissions, Administration, and Pastoral teams to monitor attendance, respond to inquiries, and maintain accurate records in compliance with ADEK guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years in a school or customer service environment.
• Fluent in English, with Arabic as an advantage.
• Experience using school management information systems (iSAMS, Engage, SIMS).
• Educational certificates must be attested.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, visitors, students and staff.
• Monitor, record and update daily student attendance using the school MIS.
• Ensure attendance records comply with school procedures and ADEK requirements.
• Follow up with parents/guardians on unexplained absences.
• Coordinate sign-in/sign-out for late arrivals and early departures.
• Prepare and distribute attendance reports to designated departments.

Skills

Fluency in English

Arabic language

School MIS experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion/confidentiality

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

O Levels / High School Diploma

Educational certificates attested

Tools

iSAMS

Engage

SIMS

Job description

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is seeking a motivated Receptionist - Attendance to join the Admissions and Administration team on site in Abu Dhabi. The role requires handling student attendance records, welcoming visitors, and supporting daily school administration with discretion and professionalism.

You will work with the Admissions, Administration, and Pastoral teams to monitor attendance, respond to inquiries, and maintain accurate records in compliance with ADEK guidelines.